How many syllables in “marginal”?
syllables in "marginal"
Word details
Syllables
3
mar · gi · nal
Letters
8
m · a · r · g · i · n · a · l
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “marginal”
The word “marginal” contains 3 syllables, divided as mar · gi · nal. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "marginal" have?
"marginal" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "marginal" into syllables?
"marginal" is divided into syllables as: mar · gi · nal.
What is the Scrabble score for "marginal"?
The Scrabble score for "marginal" is 11 points.
Using “marginal” in writing
Three-syllable words like "marginal" (mar · gi · nal) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “marginal” is worth 11 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “marginal”
The letters in “marginal” can be rearranged to spell one other word: alarming.